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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.33, 1,217.79 and 658.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.33, 1,217.79 and 658.89 is: 986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.33 : 1,217.79 = 658.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.33/1,217.79 = 658.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.33x = 1,217.79 × 658.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.33x = 802,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,389.65/813.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.55

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